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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,182.98, 24,284.19 and 6,822.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,182.98, 24,284.19 and 6,822.43 is: 10,237.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,182.98 : 24,284.19 = 6,822.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,182.98/24,284.19 = 6,822.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,182.98x = 24,284.19 × 6,822.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,182.98x = 165,677,064.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,677,064.96/16,182.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,237.74

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